Wilton boys skiing claims two crowns

Published 8:00 pm, Monday, March 10, 2008

The Wilton High boys ski team won the State Open title and the Class S state championship during its final meet last Thursday at Mount Southington. Wilton won both titles with a score of 308.16 points.

Weston placed third at the Open and second behind Wilton in Class S while Staples was ninth overall and sixth in Class L.

Wilton was led by Elliott Andrew, who placed eighth overall and third in Class S with a total time of 50.47 seconds over his two runs. Mark Roberts was 11th overall and fifth in Class S with a total time of 50.64 seconds. Chris Judge (51.01) finished 15th overall, Ducey Michaels (51.16) was 17th and Dan Bartman (51.17) placed 18th overall.

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Weston's Willem Van Daalen was the area's top finisher, posting runs of 24.64 and 25.03 for a total of 49.67. That put him fourth overall in the Open category and second in Class S. Max Kronberg placed 25th overall and 11th in Class S with a total time of 51.42 while Tom Murphy was 28th overall in 51.92 seconds.

Paul Lahiff was the top finisher for Staples, scoring a total time of 51.25, which put him 20th overall and 11th in Class L. Alex Cooperstone was 40th with a time of 53.22 while Andrew Chappo was 46th in 53.46 and Leo Dreyfuss was 51st in 53.83. Mike Scott placed 54th with a time of 53.99.

Also skiing for Staples was John Morris (80th in 56.10), Chris Stepniewski (86th in 56.63) and Ryan Milligan (94th in 57.60).

In the girls event, Staples placed fourth overall and fourth in Class L while Weston was sixth overall and second in Class S.

Alexandra Vornle of Staples placed eighth overall with a total time of 53.74 and teammate Melissa Sweeney was ninth in 53.80.

Weston was led by Eva Kronberg, who placed 13th overall and second in Class S with a time of 55.01 while teammate Maddie Guthre was 18th overall and fourth in Class S with a time of 55.74. Kelli Marks was seventh in Class S with a time of 56.85.